Bangladesh declares state of emergency

Dhaka, Jan 11 (UNI) Bangladesh President Iajuddin Ahmed today declared a state of emergency ahead of the general elections slated for January 22.

All fundamental rights have been suspended following the declaration of emergency.

A night curfew in the capital comes into effect from tonight.

The President declared emergency in the wake of grand alliance led by Awami League President Sheikh Hasina's decision to boycott January 22 parliamentary elections.

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